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METALSTECH LIMITED — Capital/Financing Update 2017
Sep 20, 2017
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ASX Release 21 September 2017
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MetalsTech Commences Diamond Drilling at Cancet Lithium Project
MetalsTech ( MTC or the Company ) is pleased to announce it has commenced drilling at its Cancet Lithium Project in Quebec, Canada.
Highlights
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~1,500m diamond core drilling campaign has commenced at the 100%-owned Cancet Lithium Project where the Company has delineated ~1.2km of mineralised pegmatite strike starting at surface
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Drilling campaign designed to extend strike, dip, and plunge continuity of pegmatite, as well as test newly discovered pegmatite outcrops ~1km east of the existing strike
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Pool of 25 drill sites identified within the main zone after remodelling following recent field mapping and magnetic survey, with actual sites drilled and order of drilling subject to iterative drill results
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Results from drill program will underpin maiden resource estimation and delivery of a scoping study and support ongoing strategic and end-user discussions
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Cancet boasts excellent infrastructure including major highway and high voltage power in close proximity
Commenting on the commencement of drilling, Executive Chairman Mr Russell Moran stated:
“We are excited to be drilling again at Cancet and look forward to updating shareholders over the coming weeks with progress.
“Since our last drill campaign we have completed a range of surface mapping, geochemistry and magnetic investigations which will ensure we maximise our drilling efforts in this, and future, campaigns.
“We have achieved excellent metallurgical and mineralogy testing results on representative drill core – resulting in increased interest from potential strategic partners and end users.”
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Board of Directors Executive Chairman - Russell Moran Executive Director - Gino D’Anna Non-Executive Director - Shane Uren Non-Executive Director - Michael Velletta
Projects Cancet 100% owned Adina 100% owned Terre Des Montagnes 100% owned Wells-Lacoucier 100% owned Kapiwak 100% owned Sirmac-Clapier 100% owned Bay Lake Cobalt 100% owned
Registered Office Unit 1, 44 Denis Street Subiaco WA 6008 T +61 408 408 878 T +61 415 493 993 E [email protected]
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Commencement of Drilling
Diamond drilling has commenced at the Company’s 100%-owned Cancet Lithium Project which hosts high grade lithium within spodumene bearing pegmatites. The diamond core drilling program is designed to extend the strike, dip, and plunge continuity of the highly mineralised pegmatite deposit that outcrops at surface, as well as test the mineralisation and continuity of the recently discovered pegmatite outcrop, which is located approximately 1km to the east, along strike.
In conjunction with Dahrouge Geological Consultants, the Company has selected fifty (25) individual drill sites from which the drilling campaign will target extensions of the known mineralisation. The program is designed to build on the geological knowledge acquired through the Phase 1 drilling program at Cancet (which included 40 diamond core holes for approximately 4,350 m) which was completed earlier this year as well as the recent detailed field mapping program and magnetic survey program.
The Company will update stakeholders with respect to both visual estimates of spodumene content when drill core is produced (a strong leading indicator of lithium content) and secondly when Li2O results are received following ultimate core analysis and laboratory assay.
The following maps illustrate the proposed drill site locations for the current program within the core zone at Cancet with outcrop, magnetic and topographic overlays also outlined.
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MetalsTech Limited ACN 612 100 464 - Unit 1, 44 Denis St, Subiaco WA 6008 T +61 400 408 878 | +61 415 493 993 www.metalstech.net
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MetalsTech Limited ACN 612 100 464 - Unit 1, 44 Denis St, Subiaco WA 6008 T +61 400 408 878 | +61 415 493 993 www.metalstech.net
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Maps 1 through 4 (inclusive): Drill Hole Locations for Current Drill Program at Cancet
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MetalsTech Limited ACN 612 100 464 - Unit 1, 44 Denis St, Subiaco WA 6008 T +61 400 408 878 | +61 415 493 993 www.metalstech.net
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Drilling Methodology
The table below illustrates the methodology behind each potential drill hole location in the core zone, including depth targets:
| Drillhole | Easting | Northing | Elevation | Azimuth | Dip | Depth (m) |
Comment | Reason | Primary Motivation |
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| D-350 | 505348 | 5927682 | 271.4386 | 340 | 65 | 100 | West Lobe (Small) |
Down-dip extension | Tonnage |
| E-250 | 505360 | 5927793 | 279.8095 | 340 | 65 | 70 | West Lobe (Small) |
Up-dip extension to project to surface and move to connect Western Lobes |
Tonnage |
| F+25-275 | 505439 | 5927794 | 282.0732 | 340 | 65 | 65 | West Lobe (Large) |
Infill to connect western lobes |
Tonnage |
| G-400 | 505503 | 5927686 | 272.7965 | 340 | 65 | 100 | West Lobe (Large) |
Down-dip extension | Tonnage |
| H-300 | 505518 | 5927797 | 281.7611 | 340 | 65 | 70 | West Lobe (Large) |
Up-dip extension (better grade potential) |
Grade |
| H-475 | 505577 | 5927635 | 272.4055 | 340 | 65 | 125 | West Lobe (Large) |
Down-dip extension | Tonnage |
| I-250 | 505547 | 5927861 | 287.2178 | 340 | 65 | 60 | West Lobe (Large) |
Up-dip extension (better grade potential) |
Grade |
| I-425 | 505608 | 5927697 | 272.5 | 340 | 65 | 110 | West Lobe (Large) |
Down-dip extension | Tonnage |
| I-475 | 505625 | 5927649 | 272 | 340 | 65 | 130 | West Lobe (Large) |
Down-dip extension | Tonnage |
| K-450 | 505708 | 5927707 | 272.2802 | 340 | 65 | 120 | West Lobe (Large) |
Step-out & down-dip extension |
Tonnage |
| L-325 | 505620 | 5927808 | 281.2316 | 340 | 65 | 70 | West Lobe (Large) |
Up-dip extension (better grade potential) |
Grade-Tonnage |
| M+25-400 | 505810 | 5927798 | 281.7584 | 340 | 65 | 60 | Centre Lobe |
Down-dip extension | Tonnage-Model |
| O+25-475 | 505921 | 5927785 | 273.1322 | 340 | 65 | 80 | Centre Lobe |
Down-dip extension | Tonnage |
| O-500 | 505914 | 5927729 | 270.4487 | 340 | 65 | 90 | Centre Lobe |
Down-dip extension | Tonnage |
| P-400 | 505928 | 5927838 | 279.5 | 340 | 65 | 55 | Centre Lobe |
Infill with down-dip extension |
Tonnage-Model |
| P-500 | 505962 | 5927746 | 270.7039 | 340 | 65 | 90 | Centre Lobe |
Down-dip extension | Tonnage |
| Q+25-425 | 506006 | 5927842 | 278.8832 | 340 | 65 | 52 | Centre Lobe |
Infill with down-dip extension |
Tonnage-Model |
| U-425 | 506170 | 5927902 | 276.4275 | 340 | 65 | 70 | East Lobe | Infill | Model |
| U-450 | 506179 | 5927878 | 272.7535 | 340 | 65 | 75 | East Lobe | Infill with down-dip extension |
Tonnage-Model |
| U-500 | 506196 | 5927831 | 269.5933 | 340 | 65 | 90 | East Lobe | Down-dip extension | Tonnage |
| V+25-425 | 506241 | 5927928 | 271.3913 | 340 | 65 | 60 | East Lobe | Infill | Model |
| V-450 | 506226 | 5927895 | 270.454 | 340 | 65 | 68 | East Lobe | Down-dip extension | Tonnage |
| V-500 | 506243 | 5927849 | 268.6499 | 340 | 65 | 82 | East Lobe | Down-dip extension | Tonnage |
| X-425 | 506311 | 5927953 | 268.5 | 340 | 65 | 50 | East Lobe | Eastern extension alongstrike |
Tonnage-Model |
| Y-425 | 506358 | 5927971 | 268.5 | 340 | 65 | 50 | East Lobe | Eastern extension alongstrike |
Tonnage-Model |
Table: Drill Program Methodology
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MetalsTech Limited ACN 612 100 464 - Unit 1, 44 Denis St, Subiaco WA 6008 T +61 400 408 878 | +61 415 493 993 www.metalstech.net
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New Pegmatite Outcrop
In addition to the above, the Company will be testing a new pegmatite outcrop located approximately 1km east of the main drill zone, along strike. If that drilling is successful, there is also potential for significant linking of strike and a potential order of magnitude change in the project metrics, beyond existing plans for down-dip drilling.
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Map: Drill Program to Target New Eastern Pegmatite Target
The new pegmatite outcrop, which has been discovered approximately 1km east of the core drill zone, along strike, is a significant outcrop discovery for the Company, and is shown below. Due to the limited outcropping at Cancet, discoveries such as this demonstrate the continuity of the significant pegmatite body beyond the current mineralised strike of ~1.2km.
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MetalsTech Limited ACN 612 100 464 - Unit 1, 44 Denis St, Subiaco WA 6008 T +61 400 408 878 | +61 415 493 993 www.metalstech.net
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Strategic Partner Discussions
Subsequent to the Company’s representative drill core metallurgy and mineralogy testing as well as recent magnetics, we have experienced a significant increase in inbound end-user and strategic partner enquiries from China. Commencing next week, the Company will be meeting potential stakeholders.
Exploration Target
In line with the commencement of the Phase II diamond drilling program, the Company has commissioned an independent assessment of its Cancet project with a view to reporting an NI 43-101 Compliant Exploration Target. This is expected to be available next week, in time for stakeholder meetings in China.
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For further information, contact:
Russell Moran Gino D’Anna Nathan Ryan Executive Chairman Executive Director Investor Relations M +61 415 493 993 M +61 400 408 878 M +61 420 582 887 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This document contains forward-looking statements concerning MetalsTech. Forward-looking statements are not statements of historical fact and actual events and results may differ materially from those described in the forward looking statements as a result of a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties and contingencies. Many factors could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forwardlooking information provided by the Company, or on behalf of, the Company. Such factors include, among other things, risks relating to additional funding requirements, metal prices, exploration, development and operating risks, competition, production risks, regulatory restrictions, including environmental regulation and liability and potential title disputes.
Forward looking statements in this document are based on the company’s beliefs, opinions and estimates of MetalsTech as of the dates the forward looking statements are made, and no obligation is assumed to update forward looking statements if these beliefs, opinions and estimates should change or to reflect other future developments.
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MetalsTech Limited ACN 612 100 464 - Unit 1, 44 Denis St, Subiaco WA 6008 T +61 400 408 878 | +61 415 493 993 www.metalstech.net
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MetalsTech Limited – Competent Person Statement
Cancet Lithium Project
The information in this announcement that relates to Exploration Targets, Exploration Results, Mineral Resources or Ore Reserves, as applicable, is based on information compiled by Mr. Darren L. Smith, P. Geol., a Competent Person who is a Professional Geologist registered with L’Ordre des géologues du Québec, in Canada. Mr. Darren L. Smith, P.Geol, is an employee of Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. (Dahrouge). Dahrouge Geological Consulting Ltd. and all competent persons are independent from the issuer of this statement, MetalsTech Limited. Mr. Darren L. Smith has sufficient experience that is relevant to the style of mineralisation and type of deposit under consideration and to the activity being undertaken to qualify as a Competent Person as defined in the 2012 Edition of the ‘Australasian Code for Reporting of Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves’. Mr. Darren L Smith consents to the inclusion in the report of the matters based on their information in the form and context in which it appears.
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MetalsTech Limited ACN 612 100 464 - Unit 1, 44 Denis St, Subiaco WA 6008 T +61 400 408 878 | +61 415 493 993 www.metalstech.net